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Justinian I * 527-539-565 AD
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Justinian I, Æ Follis
Obv: Emperor Justinian I, facing, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust, holding globus-cruciger in raised right hand, shield covering heart and left shoulder, cross in right field. Legend, D N IVSTINI [ANV]S PP AVI
Rev: Large M in center, cross above, ε below; (A)NNO in left field, XX (Regnal year 20) in right field.
Exergue: CON
Mint: Constantinople
Struck: 546-547 AD.
Size: 31.89 x 32.49 mm.
Weight: 19.11 gms.
Die axis: 180°
Condition: As shown. Surprisingly to me, the present photograph is remarkably faithful to the appearance of the coin in hand. Overall, a lovely dark-olive patina covering both sides, and all details where present are quite strong & distinct.
Refs:*
MIB 95a
DOC 45e
BMC 80; Tolstoi 131
Ref: SEAR BCV, #163, page 60
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